Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Shire Green 450D-6
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Aurora Borealis (565), at ΔE 4.83 — close.
Aurora Borealis is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 4.83 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Behr and Benjamin Moore
Most people comparing Behr to Benjamin Moore are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Aurora Borealis really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.83close
- LRV
- 35.04Behr is 29
- Hex
- #7AAC7A#729C6E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Aurora Borealis is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bunker Hill Green 566ΔE 5.78 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.1 points lower.
- Clearspring Green HC-128ΔE 5.78 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Richmond Green 553ΔE 5.87 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points lower.